Rick Jewell

Rick Jewell, 72, of Belton, Missouri, passed away at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, December 29, 2022.

Charles Richard “Rick” Jewell was born in Centerville, Iowa, on August 11, 1950, the son of Charley and Anna (Scott) Jewell.  He grew up in the Mendota, Missouri, area attending Carr grade school and graduating from Unionville High School with the class of 1969. Rick attended Moler Barber School in Kansas City.  He was a barber at Holmeswood Barber Shop in south Kansas City, owned by his brother Jack Jewell. Rick purchased the business from his brother in February 2000 and was a barber in that location until his retirement.  Rick married Donna Joye on December 9, 1990, and they later divorced.

Rick enjoyed watching sports on television, mostly football, and spending time with his beloved Husky canine friend, Starr, who also survives.  He was a member of the Southland Baptist Church, Belton.

Rick is survived by a sister, Mary Frazier, of Pollock, Missouri, and a brother, Jack (Bonnie) Jewell, of Raymore, Missouri, as well as nieces Stephanie (Kurt) French of Raymore, Missouri, Staci (Art) Peters of Allen, Texas, Vel Anne (Ward) Westbrook of Trenton, Missouri, and a nephew, Brad (Dianna) Frazier of Unionville, Missouri.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Robert Frazier.

Celebration of Life services for Rick will be held at a later date.  Please call Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home at 660) 947-2200 for more information.

Memorials may be made payable to the Unionville Cemetery or the American Cancer Society and entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27 ^th St., Unionville, MO  63565.